Loaded Broccoli Salad
A vibrant salad featuring crisp broccoli, halal bacon, sharp cheddar, and tangy-sweet dressing for bold flavors and textures.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 330kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
- 8 slices halal bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the broccoli: Wash broccoli and chop into small pieces; set aside.
- Cook the bacon: Cook halal bacon in a skillet until crisp; crumble.
- Combine the solids: Add crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, and sunflower seeds to broccoli.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the salad: Pour dressing over the mixture and toss thoroughly.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use fresh broccoli for crunch. Cook bacon until crispy. Dice onion finely to mellow its sharpness. Chill thoroughly for best flavor melding.